Martha Weiss
Alton | Save
Martha L. Weiss, age 88 of Alton died at 12:10 AM on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Eunice C. Smith Nursing Home in Alton with her niece, Nancy by her side.
She was born in Ashley, IL on July 15, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Louise H. (Hamilton) Weiss. Martha was a graduate of McKendree University in Lebanon, IL, worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, owned several book keeping businesses during her life and was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Florissant, MO. She was a fiercely independent lady who loved all of the St. Louis sporting teams, playing bridge with her friends and especially attending any events that her nieces and nephews participated in.
Surviving are seven nieces and nephews; Dana Jumper (Dick) of Flanagan, IL, Jan Pell (Kevin) of Looneyville, West Virginia, Nancy Weiss-Hayes (Pete Hayes) of Godfrey, Robin Galloway (David) of Marion, IL, William Weiss (Mary) of Baltimore, MD, Andrea Bradley (Clay) of Marion, IL and James Weiss (Maryann) of Godfrey, 15 great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews, one brother; R. James Weiss of Godfrey and a sister in law; Stephanie Weiss of Baltimore, MD.
She was preceded in death by a brother; Gerald W. Weiss, a sister in law; Lorraine Weiss and a niece; Lisa Weiss.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Eunice C. Smith Nursing Home West Wing and OSF St. Anthony’s Hospice for the excellent care shown to our Aunt Martha. No services are scheduled.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Education Scholarship Fund. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
Gent Funeral Home
